Spectacular advice


Could my child have a lazy eye?

Could my child have a lazy eye?

This common childhood eye condition can be difficult to spot. But it can also have a lasting impact on your child’s visual development. So, how can you know if your child’s vision is affected by a lazy eye?

How to choose the right sunglasses

How to choose the right sunglasses

Find the answer to all the queries you usually think of after you’ve been seduced by a stylish pair. Make this the year you really get it right for your eyes as well as your ego... What should you look for when buying sunglasses?

What is digital eye strain?

What is digital eye strain?

Also sometimes known as computer vision syndrome, the eye strain pain you feel after focusing on a computer screen, tablet or smartphone for a long period of time is a cry for help from your eyes.

What is myopia and can it be cured?

What is myopia and can it be cured?

Although it sounds complicated, ‘myopia’ is just another term for short-sightedness. It can, of course, be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, but the higher your child’s prescription is, the higher their risk of developing eye diseases in later life. This means it is important to try to prevent an increase in myopia to keep their risk low.

Three solutions to glasses-wearers winter woes

Three solutions to glasses-wearers winter woes

The long nights, artificial lights and cold weather of the winter months can make wearing glasses challenging. At Spectacular Opticians we work closely with Zeiss to provide you with lenses that will solve your vision problems, not create them.

Happy clients

Really happy with my new glasses. Big thanks to Joseph for all the help and advice. After visiting many other opticians in the area, I can safely say the service at Spectacular Optcians was second to none. I’ll definitely be back again!

5

Oliver Strong, Ely

This is a great local opticians with lovely, friendly service that I highly recommend.

My children have been having their eyes tested and their glasses and contact lenses fitted here for over 10 years and we've always been treated very well.
The children enjoy their visits and have always managed to find fashionable frames at an affordable price, helped by Debbie’s great advice about choosing frames.

5

Stuart Browse, Ely

Amazing opticians - I’m really happy with the service I was given. The optician was so knowledgeable and patient and the reception staff were friendly. I love my new glasses!

5

Julie Cottee, Chatteris

I would like to express my huge gratitude to Stuart who very kindly saw me as an emergency appointment on Tuesday. I was very worried about an issue with my eye sight, so he took time to thoroughly examine it and explain in detail what the issue was. He was so reassuring and it saved me a visit to hospital A and E dept. We are very fortunate to have such a patient focused opticians in our village. Thank you also to the receptionist for ensuring I was given a same day appointment.

5

Sandra Papworth, Waterbeach

I have had ongoing issues with retinal detachment which have required many hospital visits, and also many visits to Spectacular Opticians. Stuart at Waterbeach has been unfailing helpful and supportive, always happy to spend the time to talk things through and perform extra tests as needed. It is great to have such continuity of care in an age where this is increasingly uncommon: Stuart knows exactly where things stand with my eyes, so each time I go we can just pick up where we left off. Outstanding treatment.

5

Prof Richard Holton, University of Cambridge

I would like to thank Spectacular Opticians for their professional approach and the ongoing support that they have given me over the last few years. I was having constant problems with my eye sight, until I received a very thorough sight test from one of their Optometrists, and now I can live and work in extreme comfort.

5

Daphne Gilby, Chatteris

I would truly recommend spectacular in March. Susan on reception is very friendly and helpful. My optometrist John explained everything I needed in my new varifocal glasses so it made total sense, making me feel at ease. I am extremely thankful to Natasha, who helped me compare the different varifocal lenses and frames available and the costs of each so there was no shock when I got to the total bill. When I put my new glasses on, it was immediately so easy to see out of them.

5

Zoe Mason, March

After previously using a big chain, I tried Spectacular Opticians and what a difference! I was treated like a person and my eye test was done properly. I found out my prescription was wrong and now with new glasses I can see properly. Brilliant!

5

Therese West, March

Really great service every time we visit Histon Opticians.
The knowledge of the staff team is absolutely amazing. They recognised that my recent troubles feeling tired and struggling to focus were due to needing prism lenses. They were really helpful in helping me choose frames too when there’s such a wonderful range to choose from!

5

Jo Franklin, Histon

Spectacular Opticians is so friendly and attentive. They picked up on a slight alignment issue which has now ridden me of migraines and constant eye strain! There is also a fab range of frames to choose from!

5

Lex Green, Histon

This is a great local business. I got an appointment quickly (plus received reminder text messages) and my new glasses arrived within roughly a week. Brilliantly efficient service - can thoroughly recommend.

5

Claire Saville, Waterbeach

I visited Spectacular Opticians to get a small replacement part for my glasses. The staff were incredibly friendly and sorted it immediately. Excellent customer experience, I would highly recommend.

5

John Hennessy, Downham Market

When my glasses broke and I was walking around everywhere in sunglasses, the lovely receptionist at Spectacular managed to book me in last minute. I hadn’t been for over ten years, but they still had all my details on file! The service provided was absolutely impeccable from all staff who went above and beyond to make sure I received the best care during and after my visit. They even managed to get my glasses ready for the same afternoon. Highly recommended and truly appreciated, thank you.

5

Daryl Willis-Sprules, Downham Market

I’ve appreciated the wonderful kind and thorough care from Spectacular for 15 years, but today Tracy surpassed my expectations. The rim of my glasses broke and it was near to closing time before a bank holiday when I called the Newmarket practice. By the time I arrived, Tracy had found an identical replacement from old stock and was able to transfer my lenses. I’d expected several weeks without glasses followed by the cost of a new pair, but Tracy was reluctant to charge anything.

5

Varoise Ampersand, Newmarket

This family-owned business places special emphasis on customer service and friendliness. Appointments never feel rushed and I really like the personal touch.
My whole family have their eyes tested here now.

5

Darren McVee, Newmarket